December 12, 2009

I found a book titled: THE CHRISTIANS AS THE ROMANS SAW THEM by Robert L. Wilken. Yale University Press. 1984.

I think the research in this book will likely be useful to me for some apologetic purposes. Specifically in gaining insights into how Christianity was perceived from the eyes of non-Christians in the early days.

December 10, 2009

«The essence of evidentialism was expressed by a thinker of the 19th century, W. K. Clifford, who wrote: "It is always erroneous, anywhere and for anything, to believe something without sufficient evidence".

Since according to Clifford, we can never find sufficient evidence for religious beliefs, all who accept a religious belief are behaving in an immoral, irresponsible and irrational manner.

Here is another declaration that refutes itself. It is enough to ask the evidentialist for a proof of his assertion. As it is impossible to present evidence to prove such a thing, we have to come to the conclusion that the true irrationality is found in the evidentialist's proposition.»

I stumbled upon some "debating" going on at evangelist Ray Comfort's blog, Atheism Central, which sparked interest in me both to listen and to fight against the claims of atheism, agnosticism, anti-theism, as well as any other form of non-Christian religion.

The comment moderation over there was too slow for me, and the debating turned into mostly fault-finding and name-calling, but mostly just complaints against Ray Comfort himself. So I started this blog, Lacking the Faith, to discuss the issues between Biblical Christianity and non-Christian or anti-Christian arguments against it.

Non-Christians, atheists, non-religious, people of other religions, etc. are all welcome here and can comment, ask questions, share information and debate or whatever. I only hope to keep the name-calling and fault-finding and such to a minimum if it should arise.

I'm not a follower of Ray Comfort, though I am grateful for his ministry and the teaching he provides Christians concerning evangelism. I don't agree with all his methods, but nevertheless agree with his love for the gospel of Christ and the ministry of spreading that gospel to the American people, as well as to those of every nation.

I was saved during my college years by the grace of God as it came to me through faith in Christ when I was reading the Bible. The Holy Spirit caused me to be born again and to know God the Father through His Son, my Lord Jesus Christ. I lack the faith of any other belief system than the truth of Christ found in the Christian Bible.

Anyone wishing to talk is welcome. I want to hear the opposite side's views, minus the obscenity. I hope to be convincing in return, Lord willing.

About Me

I'm an artist, designer, blog writer and Spanish-English translator, who enjoys theology and biblical studies.
Besides drawing and painting in Photoshop, I've acquired a taste for languages through interaction with people of all kinds of backgrounds.

Followers

Romans 1:16-25

"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God's power to save everyone who believes, first to the Jew and then to the Gentile.Since in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, as it is written; "the righteous shall live by faith."Since the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. Because his invisible attributes (i.e., his eternal power and Godhood), are clearly comprehended from the creation of the world, being understood in the things that have been made, so they are without excuse. Because, although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks, but became empty in their reasoning, and their unintelligent heart was darkened. Claiming to be wise, they were made fools and they exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God into the image of corruptible man, and birds and mammals and reptiles.That's why God also gave them over, in their heart's desires, to impurity, to dishonor their bodies among themselves. They changed God's truth for the lie, honoring and serving the creation rather than the Creator (who is forever blessed! Amen.)"